Victor Ristea
The Calmest Place on Mars
Thoughts that might help you live a happier and more fulfilling life, in an audio form
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Victor Ristea
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Oct 22, 2025
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Episodes
Alexander was at first lucky, then he become great 30.03.2019 8:45
Young people often require more than intelligence and wits to get out of certain traps life lies in front of them. Here.s the story of how Alexander the Great got lucky in his first campaign in Illyria
How to pick your partner according to maths and Euler's number 27.03.2019 8:41
This one's a fun game in mathematics. Enjoy
Purpose and Masculinity 24.03.2019 17:17
Explaining the importance of knowing your purpose and following through. Also tackling some issues with how masculinity is perceived. Spoiler alert, there is no such thing as toxic masculinity.
Ep. 74. Hubris 18.03.2019 7:39
The ancient Greeks based their religion and stories on mighty empires that fell due to man's hubris. Make sure you ain't doing the same.
4 thoughts and an announcement 17.03.2019 10:23
Four more rules of life or general ideas that I am trying to follow. Also a huge announcement for the direction of this podcast - Brave new Identity interviews incoming. Enjoy this random one.
Prioritization and juggling 05.03.2019 10:57
What do you think about doing when you don't have time to do everything that you wish?
Always go for what you want and try to fix things 24.02.2019 8:13
Failure is natural. Failure happens. Failure is way better than regret and bitterness. It.s your duty to try, even if you know you have very little chances. What if you would actually succeed?
I fucked up. 20.02.2019 21:52
Why self help sucks (not really). Awareness, my guys, awareness, we lack it completely and we hurt people around us all the time without it.
Xistence 18.02.2019 2:52
A zen story about nihilism and why it doesn't take smarts to deny existence.
Staying grateful. Global wealth. 15.02.2019 12:10
Discussion on what focusing on certain parts of life can bring us happiness, instead of making us miserable.
Grand Finale, Cognitive biases. 11.02.2019 14:44
Wrapping up the behavioural cognitive biases with some weird examples and stories
Never Settle 10.02.2019 20:05
An introspective something about why we should not settle or give up our goals
[Storytelling] The Rabbi that tried to change the world 09.02.2019 6:55
We're discussing change, how we can actually impact the world, how we can become better brothers, sons and eventually husbands. Enjoy.
More, More Cognitive biases 06.02.2019 8:43
We're at 15 biases already and we discuss sunken costs, why your ex only remembers the bad parts of relationships and I am not breathing for the whole duration of this one, to finish it faster. Enjoy
5 more cognitive biases 05.02.2019 11:39
Let's go over the next 5 cognitive biases on the list. Enjoy.
5 cognitive biases WE have 04.02.2019 12:09
Also how I get extremely political and talk about the new abortion laws. But it.s mostly about cognitive biases.
5 mistakes told by the Education System 02.02.2019 10:57
This is a list of things and habits I struggled with after I left my life in academia. You might relate to some.
10 More Ways to Boost your Confidence 24.01.2019 15:26
One of the episodes in which you get what you bargained for. Part 2 of my list of how to build your confidence.
10 Ways to Build Confidence 22.01.2019 9:55
One of the two lists on my walls is a list of ways to build confidence. Steal my list and use it as you please. You will see the impact in your life immediately.
"Maybe so, maybe not" - Storytelling Sunday 20.01.2019 8:56
The ancient story of making the most out of any situation. We're sharing the collective wisdom of having patience with the events that happen around you.
In defense of making a fool out of yourself 19.01.2019 14:36
Why debating is not the way to go, how we should try to communicate better and more questions about divisions and what makes us happy.
SPECIAL workshop: finding out your values 18.01.2019 14:41
Dear person reading this. I'm hoping this value discovery workshop will help you immensely by making your decisions easier and your life way more declutered than it is right now. Please feel free to add your input.
She HATES when you try to fix her 08.01.2019 9:36
Episode #2 of the she hates series. We picked the most common complain women have in relationships and we help the guys communicate better and become a better man. Cheerio!
Level up your charisma with these tips 05.01.2019 11:13
Going back to basics, discussing some of the most obvious and powerful charisma building tips.
How to be a better boyfriend or girlfriend 02.01.2019 6:00
The anecdote of Stevie and the mouse - why appreciation is the best form of giving while in a relationship
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